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Matthews and Taylor Centuries Seal West Indies' 2-0 ODI Lead Over Ireland

A 158-run second-wicket partnership chased 242 to secure an unassailable series lead with one game left.

Overview

  • West Indies completed the chase in 39 overs on Sunday, July 12, finishing 245 for 4 to win by six wickets and clinch the three-match series 2-0.
  • Captain Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor put on a match-winning 158-run stand, with both batters reaching centuries and Taylor remaining unbeaten as West Indies closed out the chase.
  • Ireland posted 241 for 7, anchored by Amy Hunter’s 67 and Rebecca Stokell’s 57 after early setbacks in their innings.
  • West Indies bowlers set the platform for the chase as Deandra Dottin (2/15) and Matthews (2/34) each took two wickets to restrain Ireland’s scoring.
  • CaribbeanCricket reported that Matthews extended the West Indian women’s ODI centuries record to 12, and the series win strengthens West Indies’ momentum and standing in the ICC Women’s Championship ahead of the final match.